Emmet Square
Emmet Square, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Public Access
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English
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About this hotel
Historic Coaching Inn with Modern Amenities
On-Site Coffee Shop and Nightclub
Dating back to 1747, Dooly’s Hotel offers a unique blend of history and modern amenities. Enjoy freshly baked pastries and afternoon tea at the on-site coffee shop, and dance the night away at the hotel's own nightclub.
Award-Winning Restaurant and Elegant Rooms
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Emmet Restaurant, known for its diverse menu featuring dishes like Barbary duck and pan-fried sea bass. Retreat to elegantly furnished rooms equipped with modern comforts like a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and free toiletries.
Convenient Location near Birr Castle Demesne
Explore the 100 acres of parkland at Birr Castle Demesne, located close to the hotel, or stroll through boutique shops nearby. End your day at the cosy bar with a drink in hand. Book your stay at Dooly’s Hotel for a memorable experience.
Nearby Attractions
Birr Little Theatre
Birr Little Theatre, Emmet Street, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Memorial
James Lalor Cooke
James Lalor Cooke, Mineral Water Court, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Memorial
Lord Snowdon
Lord Snowdon, Main Street, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Memorial
William Third Earl of Rosse
William Third Earl of Rosse, John’s Place, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Statue
James Franklin Fuller
James Franklin Fuller, Oxmantown Mall, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Memorial
Waterfall Point
Waterfall Point, The Maltings, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Viewpoint
The Great Telescope 'Leviathan'
The Great Telescope 'Leviathan', Riverwalk, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Tourist Site
- Made
- Attraction
- Sight
North Loadstone
North Loadstone, Whirlpool Spiral, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Monument
Killaun Bog Boardwalk
Killaun Bog Boardwalk, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Park
Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Horse riding
Golf course
Meeting/banquet facilities
Breakfast in the room
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Designated smoking area
Special diet menus - on request
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Key access
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Room Types
Double Room
Up to 2 guests18 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetLinenToilet paperCotsSmoke alarmKey access
Twin Room
Up to 2 guests18 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetLinenToilet paperCotsSmoke alarmKey access
Single Room
Up to 1 guests15 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The single room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetLinenToilet paperSmoke alarmKey access
Suite
Up to 2 guests20 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Featuring free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetLinenToilet paperSmoke alarmKey access
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Guest reviews(97 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
6/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2026Bar and food both top Staff friendly, professional
Very old hotel Needs updating to all parts of hotel Stairs particularly dirty
9/10
Reviewed Sep 11, 2026I was due to stay here, but during the date that I was due to stay here, the hotel was closed for renovations. So they switched me to their sister hotel, The County Arms, which was more expensive and luxurious at no extra cost. 👍😊
As per above, it was given to me at short notice. And this was the only fault with my stay.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 9, 2026Having stayed in the hotel 10 years ago, we knew the location was exactly right for our visit to Birr. Also the private car park is very welcome.
Dooly’s is in transition. The public areas are really very good and comfortable. However the rooms are in need of some major renovation, which I’m sure will be done by the new owners in due course. Having said that, I am looking forward to returning before too long.
6/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026The food is always lovely and the staff are attentive. Cannot fault them.
This is the second time we have stayed and disappointed that the rooms are still not refurbished considering the price. The bathroom door did not shut, the baby cot was broken and held up by the window ledge. No cold tap only hot. The shower pressure was poor. The bathroom was grubby and tired.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026Have stayed before and it’s a home from home
8/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026It was fine for an overnight stay.
Nothing.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Breakfast was very good.
Carpets in corridors could be upgraded.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026A friendly welcome from the recèption
Nothing everything meet my expectation
4/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026The staff were friendly and nice
It was very old looking shabby and dirty the carpet on the stairs was absolutely filthy and ripped in places, the skirting and architrave was chipped and dirty all down the stairs it definitely not worth €200 a night. I would not stay there again
8/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026It’s great big building Although going through renovations
Nothing that I would complain about
3/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026The staff were lovely, pleasant, helpful, breakfast was good and freshly cooked. However a healthy option of freshly squeezed orange juice, yogurt, fruit etc would be better. The location was very central.
The hotel room was old fashioned and the bathroom while functional was not of a good standard.The hotel could do with an upgrade, carpets were stained and shabby.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026All good, staff were great, location is excellent right in the middle of town, varied menu, food is very good.
Nothing
5/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2026Location in town
Road noise cars and Lorrie’s passing our window all night, no sleep hardly. Hotel undergoing refurbishment no dining room or bar after an 11 hour drive looking forward to a peaceful night sadly not to be had
8/10
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026Very helpful staff. We had avery nice lunch on arrival at the new Coachhouse bar.
2/10
Reviewed Aug 3, 2026Ciara and Oran great, sorted bikes and bags for us… BUT see below ……
Not pre warned, that breakfast was 10 minute walk or drive away in a different hotel, no food Facilites available, rooms paid for in advanced, (no wonder !)called by hotel to confirm on previous Tuesday, never told about renovations or breakfast situation or that restaurant was closed, !! Hotel like a building site. See pics Told could park car outside for 30 minutes on phone , told locally would get clamped. Really messed up this day for our charity M2M cycle challenge as could not depart from our hotel on time easily due to breakfast faff and moving to different hotel for breakfast. No credit or refund offered, Or even move us to sister county hotel, where actually we had our evening meal so we could suss out for next day breakfast faff
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026It possessed such a helpful friendly snd warm staff
There is no elevator. However, I believe one is being installed as I write this review.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Well located, super helpful staff and food was good.
It is a little dated and would like to see some aspects be modernized , but this is my third visit this time around we can see there is work ongoing so it going in the right direction.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 28, 2026Friendly staff and good food
10/10
Reviewed Jun 20, 2026Comfy room friendly staff. Excellent food
No draught due to referbishments
8/10
Reviewed Jun 19, 2026Location was exc. Didnt have breakfast.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 17, 2026Very central ,great staff and food , plenty of parking!
Hotel is undergoing renovation bar had no draught beer at all,noise in the morning!
10/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026The staff were absolutely wonderful!
9/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2026Staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Rooms a little dated
3/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026ok ....no fruit and yogurt
the bar area was drab. no draught beer
6/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026Central and affordable
Rooms weren’t the tidiest. Lots of noise from street
6/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Location & Staff
Small room and uncomfortable bed
9/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026Location was ideal Little older hotel but did the job for one night
Na
8/10
Reviewed May 1, 2026Good staff
WC in room very hard to flush. No lavatory brush.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 30, 2026Breakfast at 8am was quite late as I needed to get on the road for work.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 30, 2026Central, cosy hotel. Breakfast and dinner of excellent quality. Great portion sizes with quick service. Staff very friendly and attentive also.
Some parts of hotel are a bit dated but it's an older building.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Es war alles bestens.
6/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Lovely staff, excellent food
Noise from traffic during the night
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026As usual, everything was perfect. It’s my home from home. I go there once a month, to give myself a break, and I couldn’t and wouldn’t go anywhere else
N/A
8/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026This is a cosy friendly old hotel
7/10
Reviewed Apr 24, 2026Friendly staff, good parking, comfortable bed and clean room and bathroom.
Very dated, badly needs a refurb and a bit of a change to update. Carpet on stairs to landing in bad need of replacement for a start....
9/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026Ruhiges Zimmer nach hinten. Gutes Frühstück. Das beste Restaurant im Ort.
Der Ort ist etwas langweilig. Schönes Schloss und netter Park.
4/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026In the centre of the town.
The room was dirty; toilet paper was used to block out the wind coming through the window. Hair left in the bathtub. Old water was left in the kettle, and the milk was not fresh.
5/10
Reviewed Apr 17, 2026Staff were excellent and could'nt do enough to help you.
The weather😁
10/10
Reviewed Apr 16, 2026Everything was perfectly perfect. No complaints watsoever. Friendly staff, comfortable room, brilliant shower, good view of the square and excellent breakfast.
Zero
9/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026Staff were very friendly...and reception was brillant..got my room early as i had a meeting to go too... Very hot breakfast..great value...
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Apr 9, 2026Good location. Welcoming helpful staff. Good food in restaurant / bar.
Accommodation a little run down and dated - need upgrading.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Very friendly and helpful staff.
N / A
7/10
Reviewed Apr 3, 2026Its quite cold (old building...understandable), it woukd have been nice if there had been an extra blanket in the wardrobe to use if one wanted. Apart from that its good.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Staff were very friendly and helpful.
6/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Good breakfast and value for money
Very dated decor, needs upgrading
6/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026This is an old hotel, in need of renovation. We only stayed one night, so did not use any of the facilities. The breakfast was good, but no fruit , yogurt etc. The staff were very pleasant and efficient.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026Confortable bedding, bathtub. Good location and cat park available.
Very small room I had to open my suitcase (that I dragged across the city) on the bed
7/10
Reviewed Mar 6, 2026The location , the staff were excellent and friendly and the breakfast was excellent
The room was a little hot and i would have liked to have been told about a party on Saturday night which was very loud . But to be fair id just come from a funeral so i probably wasn’t in the mood for it .
8/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026The staff were lovely and breakfast was lovely. The room layout of the double room was beautiful
Bed was slightly on the harder side but thats just a preference each person is different. Rooms were way too hot
4/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026The breakfast was very good with no complaints. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable and worm. We had one drink at the bar and the barperson did not know how to pull a pt of Guinness so we went to a bar down town.
It is a old hotel and is now under renovation it appears. The bathroom door did not close and the toilets were old. The shower was a plastic hose off the tabs and so we did not have a shower. We felt our one night cost €198 for a double room which was far too expensive for a three star hotel, especially for early February. The receptionists were very helpful and friendly.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026The staff is very welcoming the minute you walk in. Had food there. It was delicious left me feeling full. The room is lovely. Traditional feel
7/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Breakfast very good
Lot of stairs, no lifts
4/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Convenient
Dirty carpet, noise.
7/10
Reviewed Nov 30, 2025Central location.
A chair in the bedroom could be useful.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 24, 2025Very comfortable and homely The staff were so helpful Beautiful hotel Perfect location
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Great location
- •Friendly staff
- •Good breakfast
Areas to consider
- •Rooms outdated
- •Some cleanliness issues
- •Small room size
Cleanliness
6.64/10Overall the hotel was clean, but the bathroom in our room could have used some upgrades.
Service
7.61/10Staff extremely friendly and helpful, very accommodating when requests were made.
Location
8.15/10Central location, great for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
6.1/10Rooms were a little outdated and some had issues like small size and noise.
Amenities
6.63/10Basic amenities provided; however, improvements needed like vegan options.
Value for Money
6.59/10Good budget option considering location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
7.64/10Breakfast was excellent with a good variety.
Overall Experience
6.61/10Enjoyable stay with notable pros and manageable cons.